Chapter 4. Installing DOS 2000
This section describes how to install DOS 2000.
Setting up the hard disk for installation of PC DOS 2000
Important
Ensure the hard disk does not have any files or operating systems that need
to be saved. The installation process will modify the boot record and operating
system files.
Creating and formatting a Primary FAT partition on the hard disk
This process can be done by using the FDISK and FORMAT utilities.
Note: Use the version of FDISK on the PC DOS 2000 diskettes.
1. Boot from disk 1 of 6 of the PC DOS installation diskettes.
2. When asked if the PC DOS 2000 should continue, press N for no.
3. At the command prompt, type fdisk and press Enter.
4. When the FDISK Options menu appears, press 4 and then Enter. This
command displays all partitions defined in the partition table.
5. Record all partitions and their types. Press Esc when finished.
6. To delete all partitions defined in the partition table, press 3 and Enter. A menu
will appear which allows the partitions to be deleted. Each partition must be
deleted individually.
7. After the deletion of all partitions, a new primary DOS partition must be
created. At the FDISK Options menu, press 1 and then Enter.
8. Once the Create DOS Partition or Logical DOS Drive menu has appeared,
press 1 and then Enter.
9. It will take a moment for the next menu to appear. The system will ask if all
available space should be used for the installation and if it should make the
partition active. Press Y for yes and press Enter.
10. Press any key to restart the system.
11. Repeat Steps 1 and 2.
12. After the command prompt appears, type format c: /u. This command
performs an unconditional format.
13. The question Proceed with Format? will appear. Press Y for yes.
14. After formatting completes, enter a volume label.
15. Clear the master boot record to ensure that any previous boot loaders are
removed. This can be done by typing fdisk /mbr from the command prompt.
16. Restart the system.
Steps to install PC DOS 2000
1. Boot from disk 1 of 6 of the PC DOS installation diskettes.
2. When prompted if the PC DOS 2000 should continue, press Y for yes.
3. Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation of PC DOS 2000. For
further instructions, see the PC DOS 2000 readme.txt.
Updated October, 2007
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